LPC, 20 years of experience
Life can be overwhelming, and it takes courage to seek support. My goal is to create a safe space where you can feel truly seen, heard, and understood without judgment. As a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with 20 years of experience in Michigan and now also in Connecticut, I am here to walk alongside you on your journey. I am passionate about helping adults heal from the pain of depression, anxiety, grief, and substance use—especially when these struggles are rooted in past trauma. Together, we'll explore what's holding you back, and I will guide you with a blend of evidence-based techniques, empathy, and yes, even laughter. If you’re ready to explore new ways of coping and find more peace in your life, I’m ready to help. Let’s connect and begin this work together.
The first step is simply getting to know each other. I want to hear your story and what brought you to therapy. This is your time to talk, and my time to listen. From there, we'll begin to outline your goals and build a collaborative plan for our work together.
With two decades of experience as a Licensed Professional Counselor, I've gained a deep understanding of life's challenges—both professionally and personally. This lived experience allows me to relate to your struggles, and I find that this connection is a powerful part of the healing process. Clients have described me as a "straight shooter" who tells it like it is, but they also know I always have their back. While I'm candid and forthright in my approach, you can count on my compassion and care to be unwavering. I strongly believe in the healing power of both laughter and tears, and I'm comfortable sharing in both with you, sometimes even in the same session.
I appreciate the courage it takes to seek support during times of change. I'm here to offer a safe space where you can share openly and explore new perspectives. I believe self-care is a non-negotiable part of healing, and we'll work together to make it a priority in your life.
Many people have had traumatic, stressful, or violent events in their past, but sometimes, our memories of these events get 'stuck,' which makes it difficult to move past the event, and it continues to have unfortunate power over the way we feel or think. I have had great results using EMDR to help people reprocess these memories so they can move past the experience, giving the unfortunate experience less control in their life.
DBT helps people learn to cope with emotional pain, and to respond to painful situations effectively. Although developed for people with borderline personality disorder, I find that just about everybody can benefit from DBT.
All of us, at times, run into problems caused by, or made more difficult by our mindset. Sometimes, we make a big deal out of nothing; sometimes we minimize something of significance; maybe we looking at a situation as being 'black or white,' missing shades of gray; or perhaps we're jumping to conclusions. CBT gives us tools to examine our thoughts and mindset, which can help us reframe the situation and help us navigate it more effectively.
Everyone experiences losses which hurt. Whether your loss was recent or some time ago, I can give you a safe space to process your memories and feelings regarding your loss, and hopefully, find a place of acceptance and the courage to move on with life.